The Minority in Parliament has rejected the approval of six mining leases, describing the process as defective and a rubber-stamp exercise. The group argued that the approvals lacked transparency and failed to meet constitutional requirements. The development was reported by Adomonline.
According to the Minority, the leases were rushed through Parliament without adequate scrutiny, raising concerns about accountability in Ghana’s natural resource management. They insisted that the procedure violated due process and undermined the role of Parliament in safeguarding national interests.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, criticised the Majority for pushing the approvals without proper debate. He said the move disregarded constitutional provisions that require thorough examination of agreements involving the exploitation of Ghana’s mineral resources. “This is nothing but a rubber stamp. Parliament has failed in its duty to protect the people’s interest,” he stated.
Members of the Minority further argued that the leases were granted under questionable circumstances, with limited information provided on the environmental and social impacts of the mining operations. They warned that such practices could fuel corruption and deprive communities of the benefits of resource exploitation.
The Minority called for a review of the approvals and urged civil society organisations, professional bodies, and citizens to demand accountability. They emphasised that Ghana’s mineral wealth must be managed responsibly to ensure sustainable development and equitable distribution of benefits.
